Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as _VOIS) and we’re looking for a

Sourcing Team Leader 

Your role in a nutshell:

Role purpose: To search local market suppliers and screen them under the strategic guidance of Vodafone Procurement Company's (VPC) category managers for the purchases of Vodafone Group Services. To negotiate and contract with suppliers, to manage them and optimize their performance.

What you will do in your role:

• Assessment of the relevant spend & relevant supplier market of the Categories and Company Codes supported
• Supports the development of a category strategy for the managed spend of VGS, in line with overall SCM strategy
• Day to day management of the Vodafone suppliers and optimisation of supplier performance in the given category
• Execute assigned sourcing activities, deliver category reports, execute RFPs / RFIs, manage the assigned spend for categories in scope, conclusion of contracts with suppliers
• Provide operational sourcing support to the Category Manager/s supported
• Accountable for delivering own migration, spend and savings targets for VGS
• Advises on new approaches, proposes continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Performance supervision: oversee the performance of the team
• Previous experience or exposure to procurement or sourcing activities
  
  

What will you bring to the team:

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• Ability to leverage Vodafone’s global scale and scope with global suppliers
• Good commercial and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills & well developed written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with external suppliers ranging from short term tactical engagements to long term strategic partnerships
• Fluent English skills,
• Commercial background
• 5-8 years of experience in vendor management, procurement or purchase to pay operations is required, preferably in a similar industry
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing and multicultural environment
• Leadership and collaboration: provide leadership, clarity, and purpose bringing people on the journey , building trust and driving effective cooperation across a diversified structure.
• Change management: Drive change in a highly organisationally complex environment.
• Strategic direction: provide direction to the team

In return we provide you with:

• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome;
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team;
• Access to internal and external trainings;
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture;
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and Vodafone Foundation events;
• Corporate assets, including a laptop and mobile phone with Vodafone RED subscription (unlimited EU talk + data); 
• ONE HOME discounted fleet services for employees and their friends & family
• Cafeteria package;
• Private Medical Services;
• Employee Assistant Program to support your wellbeing and mental health;
• To ensure our colleagues’ health & safety we are working from home until the end of the pandemic. In the long run we will be meeting each other max 2 times/week in our fully refurbished, digital office.

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Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.